Where the river is narrow & winding in its course, paddle tugs are mostly employed, such as those on the Clyde & Tyne.

For harbour work generally, where the main work consists of aiding ships to dock, undock, to turn short round with a strong current running, to swing for adjustment of compasses, to pick a ship up after being launched & to render efficient aid to disabled ships, undoubtedly the paddle tug is the best all-round vessel.

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